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Food Drug Interaction

NUT3261
Two hours English

Food Drug Interaction

?Food Drug Interaction?
1 Course description: / Aim of the course / Description of course topics / Course requirements / Assessment method
2 Introduction to pharmacology / Some terminologies / Names of Drugs / Sources of Drugs / Administration of Drugs / Food-Drug Interactions / Dosage forms / Define food drug intercation / Introduce drug mechanisms
3 Pharmakokintics / Absorption of Drugs / Distribution of Drugs / Metabolism of Drugs / Excretion of Drugs
4 Pharmakodynamics / Some terminologies / Mechanism of actions / Lock & key concept / Dose response relationship
5 Effects of Food/Nutrients on Drug Pharmacokinetics / Effect of Nutrition on Drug Dissolution / Effect of Nutrition on Drug Absorption / Effect of Nutrition on Drug Metabolism / Effect of Nutrition on Drug Excretion
6 Nutritional Complications Secondary to Pharmacotherapy : / Drug Consequence: Effect on Nutrient Absorption / Drug Consequence: Effect on Nutrient Metabolism / Drug Consequence: Effect on Nutrient Excretion
7 Effects of Drugs on Nutrition Status: / General effect: / Taste and Smell / Gastrointestinal Effects / Appetite Changes / Influence of CV medication / Influence of neurological medications / Influence of cancer medication
8 Food Drug Interactions That Impact on Mineral Status / Sodium / Potassium / Calcium / Phosphorus / Iron
9 Food drug Interaction Considerations in high risk groups / Overweight and obesity / Elderly / Pregnant & lactation
10 Food and Antibiotics interaction / Antibiotics mechanism of action / Antibiotics & gut microbiota / Probiotics & Fermented foods / Antibiotics and nutrients interactions (examples)
11 Nutrient Interactions and Immune Function
12 Group assigmnet: presentations & discussion
1.1 Mapped to: K1

Illustrate the key concepts in pharmacology, including drug terminology, mechanisms of action, and drug administration.

Teaching Strategy Lectures
Assessment Methods Midterm and final exams + Quiz
1.2 Mapped to: K2

Describe the processes of pharmacokinetics (absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion) and how they are influenced by food and nutrients.

Teaching Strategy Lectures
Assessment Methods Midterm and final exams + Quiz
1.3 Mapped to: K3

Identify the nutritional complications that may arise from pharmacotherapy, particularly in relation to nutrient absorption, metabolism, and excretion.

Teaching Strategy Lectures
Assessment Methods Midterm and final exams + Quiz
2.1 Mapped to: S1

Explain the effects of foods on drug absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion.

Teaching Strategy Lectures
Assessment Methods Midterm and final exams+ Quiz
2.2 Mapped to: S2

Assess food-drug interactions in high-risk populations and suggest appropriate dietary or pharmacological interventions

Teaching Strategy Lectures
Assessment Methods Midterm and final exams+ Quiz
3.1 Mapped to: V1

Perform ethical, Islamic manners and citizenship when dealing with client and his family using effective communication and positive relation with others.

Teaching Strategy Group discussion
Assessment Methods Rubric for Assignment
3.2 Mapped to: V2

Employ responsibility for self-learning and continuing personnel development to execute leadership either working alone or in a team

Teaching Strategy Group discussion
Assessment Methods Rubric for Assignment